reenter
Americanverb (used with object)
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to enter again.
The guests reentered the reception room after dinner.
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to participate in once more; resume: mothers reentering the workforce after their children are grown.
to reenter politics after a long absence;
mothers reentering the workforce after their children are grown.
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to record again, as in a list or account.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of reenter
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at re-, enter
Example Sentences
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By combining archaeological evidence with climate and environmental records, researchers were able to build a more accurate timeline for when humans could reenter areas that had once been too harsh to inhabit.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Those who are outside the US at the time of revocation will need to visit a US embassy or consulate to get an emergency travel document allowing them to reenter the country, the AP reported.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He said he wished the California Legislature would amend the state Constitution so he could file to reenter the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The oil-field service company is currently working through the mechanics required to reenter the country, which Miller expects to occur sooner rather than later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
We were told to wait outside the schoolyard until the churchbell rang at eleven; then, and only then, should we reenter the classrooms.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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